Private Tour

Balmoral Craigievar Dunnottar Crathes Castles Tour from Aberdeen

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Door to door pick up/drop off and Private Tour.

Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer, and we take you on a private tour to some amazing castles and areas that are stunning, interesting.

Itinerary may depend on hotel location:

-Crathes Castle - 16thC marvel & amazing gardens

-Balmoral Castle - Scottish home to the Royal Family (not open all year)

-Lunch at nice restaurant

-Craigievar Castle - Iconic Pink Disney Castle

-Dunnottar Castle - one of the world's most iconic

Whisky distillery Tasting Tour option - please contact us.

We are happy to change the itinerary to suit you.

See exclusions for pick up distance surcharges.

Most castles are free to see from the outside, except Balmoral. Interior tours are chargeable and subject to seasonal opening times. Please contact us for details.

Please note Balmoral is not open all year. Alternative castles and attractions can be visited.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Service animals allowed

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Most castles are free to see from the outside but charge to go inside except Balmoral.

Pick up/Drop off in Aberdeen. See distance surcharges below.

Route and timings will depend on starting point, your choice of attractions and time of year.

All tours tailored to suit your exact requirements or locations

Pick up surcharges - Hotels more than 10mls outside Aberdeen city-£20. 40-60mls-£40.

No drinks or snacks are included in the cost.

Balmoral Castle -Pay at gate if you wish to go into grounds and inside. Recommend Pre booking.

Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate - Free to see from outside. Pay at gate if you wish to go inside. No Pre booking.

Dunnottar Castle - Free to see from outside. Pay at gate if you wish to go inside. No Pre booking.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate

Fascinating 16th Century Castle with turrets, gargoyles, and ancient, great yew hedges and walled gardens set in magnificent surroundings.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Balmoral Castle

This iconic castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852. A must on all visitors to see list. (£18.50 pp). Please note Balmoral is usually open April to Mid August.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

One day tour

Duration: 8 hours
Eight seat mini van
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great trip for two couples in our 60s.
X836TJkimberlyh,
Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Malcom was an excellent guide. He was knowledgeable and engaging, and he worked hard to make sure we saw Highland cows, which was important to us. Plus, we saw amazing historical sites and stunning views. .
Highly Recommend
CateML,
Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Malcom was fantastic! Extremely knowledgeable about the area, the places we visited and the history of Scotland. He kept us on track as we wanted to see a lot, but mindful that we had to be back on our ship at a specific time. Highly recommend booking a tour with Malcom at Time Exposure Travel Ltd!
Thorough but relaxed, joyous and accessible experience
Charles O,
Jul 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We truly enjoyed touring the northeastern Scottish countryside and exploring Crathes, Balmoral, and Dunnothar castles and their associated histories. Nothing was rushed or complicated. Malcolm was very friendly, informative, and accommodating - highly recommended day tour!
A fun and flexible tour day.
Angela F,
Jun 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a fantastic day! The Aberdeen area is incredibly beautiful and so rich in history. Malcolm was a great guide, and added knowledge and fun to the day. He was very pleasant and flexible. We hope to visit Aberdeen again and would like to spend more time with him as a guide.
Awesome castle tour!
elizabethrJ5297KD,
Mar 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great trip with Malcom . Was able to tailor my trip to see as many castles and gave a lovely lunch at the Boat Inn. Malcolm is highly knowledgeable and a Great source of information! Would highly recommend him and a private tour.
Aberdeen Castle visit
Ramesh R,
Nov 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was amazing to see the fall colors and beautiful castle’s. Malcom was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had the option to do this trip to our pace Recommended and arranged a delicious lunch.
Malcolm is the best tour guide ever.
chrysiveyg,
Sep 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Malcolm, our tour guide was just the best. Knowledgeable, flexible and really helped us make the most of our tour in Aberdeenshire.